Grade 11
Students will use digital media to communicate and work collaboratively; apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information; use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make decisions; understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology; practice
#Certification Opportunity: Code HS Web Design Level I This second year course will allow students who were successful in Web Design to apply more advanced skills as they publish and maintain websites. Students will learn more sophisticated web development techniques such as interactive forms and animation.
AP Computer Science Principles offers a multidisciplinary approach to teaching the underlying principles of computation. The course will introduce students to the creative aspects of programming, abstractions, algorithms, large data sets, the Internet, cybersecurity concerns, and computing impacts. AP Computer Science Principles also gives students the opportunity to use current technologies to create computational artifacts…
During the first year of computer science, students identify task requirements, plan search strategies, and use computer science concepts to access and evaluate information. Students learn digital citizenship by researching current laws and regulations and by practicing integrity and respect. No prior knowledge of computer science is assumed or required. This course can count towards…
AP Computer Science A is equivalent to a first-semester, college-level course in computer science. The course introduces students to computer science with fundamental topics that include problem solving, design strategies and methodologies, organization of data (data structures), approaches to processing data (algorithms), analysis of potential solutions, and the ethical and social implications of computing. The…
#Certification opportunity: ASE Certifications Students will expand on the knowledge and skills developed in Automotive Technology I as they use critical-thinking skills and structured problem-solving skills to diagnose vehicle malfunctions, solve problems, make decisions, and perform more challenging service operations. Students will also become more skilled at reading and interpreting documents such as schematics, charts,…
#Certification opportunity: S/P2 Safety Automotive; ASE Automotive Certifications Students will study the major automotive systems and the principles of diagnosing and servicing these systems as well as the applicable safety and environmental rules and regulations. They will gain knowledge and skills in the repair, maintenance, and diagnosis of vehicle systems; tool identification; and proper tool…
This course is the senior capstone course of the Project Lead the Way (www.pltw.org) pre-engineering sequence. Students will work in teams to research, design, and construct a solution to an open-ended engineering problem. Students apply principles developed in the preceding courses and are guided by an engineering mentor. Students will present progress reports, submit a…
The Introduction to Aerospace and Aviation course will provide the foundation for exploration in the areas of professional pilot, aerospace engineering, and unmanned aircraft systems. Students will learn about the history of aviation, from Leonardo da Vinci’s ideas about flight to the Wright brothers and the space race. Along the way students will learn about…
The Introduction to Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Flight course is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment or continuing education in piloting UAV operations. Principles of UAV is designed to instruct students in UAV flight navigation, industry laws and regulations, and safety regulations. Students are also exposed to mission planning procedures, environmental factors, and human…